20-Day Iberian Tour from Madrid: San Sebastian | Bilbao | Castro | Santander | Oviedo | Coimbra | Fatima | Sevilla |
Product Code: 434479
OVERVIEW

Highlights

  • •• Discover the most emblematic places from the Iberian Peninsula with our complete itinerary of 20 days, which is designed in order to not miss any of the architectonic jewels from these cities.
    • Start your adventure in Madrid, the Spanish capital, and it will end in Barcelona, city where the famous architect Antonio Gaudi was born.
    • Enjoy the impressive natural views where the mountain and he coast collide
    • Visit the most important monuments from these cities
Tour Code
434479
Duration
20 day
Departure City
Madrid
End City
Madrid
Tour Type
Cruise
Language
English, Spanish
Available options
IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: UNESCO

Visit locations designated as World Heritage Sites by the United Nations

Tour Type: Fully Guided Tour

Tour director/guided escort is available from the beginning to the end of the vacation

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Quality: Value

Travel with professional guides, enjoy more time at attractions and/or stay at comfortable accommodations.

Itinerary

Day 1: Madrid - Zaragoza - San Sebastian
Depart from our established hotels in Madrid. Please refer to your documentation for detailed departure information.Depart towards Zaragoza. Free time to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of The Pilar, patroness of Hispanity and stroll through the old streets of Zaragoza. In the afternoon we will continue to San Sebastian, one of the most famous tourist destinations where they hold the International Film Festival. Accommodation. 
Accommodation T and A Class: Palacio de Aiete or similar
Day 2: San Sebastian
Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic tour of this elegant and gentrified city whose landscape is dominated by the Bay and La Concha Beach. We will go up to Mount Igueldo, from where we will be able to contemplate a magnificent view of the city. Rest of the day at leisure. In the afternoon, possibility of an optional visit to the picturesque villages of Hondarribia and San Juan de Luz, already in French territory. Accommodation. 
Accommodation T and A Class: Palacio de Aiete or similar
Day 3: San Sebastian - Bilbao - Castro Urdiales - Santander
Breakfast and departure to Bilbao for some free time on the esplanade of the Guggenheim Museum to admire this modern work of architecture. We will continue towards Castro Urdiales, a typical fishing village where we will have free time. Departure to Santander, a port city nestled between the sea and the mountains and which has numerous beaches, such as El Sardinero, one of the best known. We will have free time to walk around this elegant city. Accommodation. 
Accommodation T and A Class: Santemar or similar
Day 4: Santander - Santillana del Mar - Oviedo
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Santillana del Mar, one of the towns with the greatest historical and artistic value in Spain, which houses true architectural treasures, such as the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana, the most important Romanesque jewel in Cantabria. Continue to Covadonga, where we will have free time to visit the Sanctuary and the grotto with the image of the Virgin. In the afternoon departure to Oviedo, located on a series of hills at the foot of the Naranco and which stands out for the beauty of its streets, many of them pedestrian. Its monuments are a World Heritage Site and among them the Cathedral stands out, one of the most important works of Asturian Gothic. Accommodation. 
Accommodation T and A Class:  Sercotel Oviedo, AC Oviedo Forum or similar
Day 5: Oviedo - Lugo - Santiago de Compostela
Breakfast and departure towards the Galician region. On the way to Lugo, stop in Mondoñedo; Free time to visit its imposing 12th century cathedral and try the delicious “Mondoñedo cake”. Departure to Lugo and free time to contemplate the Roman vestiges that it still conserves as its walls, declared a World Heritage Site. Continuation to Santiago de Compostela, whose ancient city is a World Heritage Site, and one of the most important monumental centers in Spain, center of Christian pilgrimage and end of the Camino de Santiago, originally built by the Roman Empire. Accommodation. 
Accommodation T and A Class: Santiago Plaza affiliated by Meliá or similar
Day 6: Santiago de Compostela
Breakfast at the hotel. City tour of Santiago visiting the Plaza del Obradoiro and its Cathedral (entrance included) dedicated to the Apostle Santiago el Mayor. Rest of the day at leisure to continue visiting this city with a university and student atmosphere. Accommodation. 
Accommodation T and A Class: Santiago Plaza affiliated by Meliá or similar​​​​​​​
Day 7: Santiago de Compostela - Oporto
Breakfast. Departure to the most picturesque area of the Galician Rías Bajas (Spanish fjords). Through splendid landscapes, we will arrive at the island of La Toja, universally known for its spa and natural wealth. Free time and continuation through the Arosa estuary on the way to Portugal. Arrival in Porto and accommodation. 
Accommodation: T Class: AC Porto or similar // A Class: HF Fenix Ipanema, BessaHotel Boavista, Vila Galé Porto or similar
Day 8: Oporto
Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic tour of Porto, considered a World Heritage Site where we will contemplate the Cathedral, the Stock Exchange building and the Church of Santa Clara. Then enjoy a different perspective of the city along the Douro River on board a Cruise and discover the historical heritage by visiting a well-known Port Wine Cellar with wine tasting included. Rest of the day free. Accommodation.
Accommodation: T Class: AC Porto or similar // A Class: HF Fenix Ipanema, BessaHotel Boavista,Vila Galé Porto or similar
Day 9: Oporto

Breakfast and overnight at the hotel. Free day in this magnificent city on the banks of the Douro. 
Accommodation: T Class: AC Porto or similar // A Class: HF Fenix Ipanema, BessaHotel Boavista, Vila Galé Porto or similar
Day 10: Oporto - Coimbra - Fatima
Breakfast. Departure to Coimbra, the city that hosts one of the oldest universities in Europe and the cradle of Fado. Leisure. Continuation to Fatima. Center of the Christian Faith and World Pilgrimage Sanctuary with its impressive Basilica and the Cova da Iria, place where the Virgin Mary appeared. The Chapel of the Apparitions, the heart of the sanctuary, with the tombs of the three little shepherds, Lucía, Francisco and Jacinta. At night possibility of attending the candlelight procession. Accommodation. 
Accommodation: T Class: Sao José or similar // A Class: Santa María, Aurea, Estrela, Regina or similar
Day 11: Fatima - Batalha - Nazare - Alcobaca - Lisboa
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Batalha Monastery, a masterpiece of Gothic and Manueline style considered a World Heritage Site. We will continue to the picturesque fishing village of Nazaré. Free time and continuation Alcobaça with its Gothic church and Cistercian monastery, whose origins date back to the 12th century and then Lisbon. Accommodation. 
Accommodation: T Class: Roma or similar // A Class: Lutécia, VIP Arts, VIP Entrecampos, Turim Iberia or similar
Day 12: Lisboa
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning visit of the city, formerly known as Olissipo, tour through its main squares and avenues, Torre de Belem, Jerónimos Monastery (exterior), Monument to the Discoverers. Free afternoon to discover the nostalgic corners of this city. city such as the Alfama neighborhood or take the optional excursion to Sintra and Cascais (World Heritage Site). Overnight at the hotel. 
Accommodation: T Class: Roma or similar // A Class: Lutécia, VIP Arts, VIP Entrecampos, Turim Iberia or similar
Day 13: Lisboa - Cceres - Crdoba
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure at 07:30 hrs. to Caceres considered as World Heritage place because of the city’s blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Walk through its Plaza Mayor and the Old Town with its famous Medieval Quarter. Afterwards, continue on towards Córdoba, once the capital of the Caliphate. Accommodation at the hotel. 
Accommodation: T Class: Córdoba Medina Azahara affiliated by Meliá or similar // A Class: Hesperia Córdoba or similar​​​​​​​
Day 14: Cordoba - Sevilla
Breakfast at the hotel. Impressive tour of its Mosque and other sites that will ease our mind and spirit strolling through its narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter. In the afternoon, after a short two hours ride reach Seville. Accommodation at the hotel.
Accommodation: T Class: Catalonia Santa Justa or similar // A Class: Melia Lebreros, Hesperia Sevilla or similar
Day 15: Sevilla
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning panoramic city tour visiting the Cathedral (the second largest in the Catholic world after St. Peters in Rome), Santa Cruz quarter (a natural scenario of “Carmen” as well as a precisely where the myth of “Don Juan” developed), Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España. Afternoon at leisure for you to discover exclusive views, specific flavors of this active full of light city. Accommodation at the hotel. 
Accommodation: T Class: Catalonia Santa Justa or similar // A Class: Meliá Lebreros, Meliá Sevilla, Hesperia Sevilla or similar
Day 16: Sevilla - Granada
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive east through the Caliphate road to the heart of ANDALUSIA observing an endless number of olive trees on the way to Granada and its incredible and amazing monumental environment, last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms up to 1492. Visit the world famous Alhambra complex and Generalife Gardens that have inspired several authors with its sound and sights, such as the “Tales of the Alhambra” by W. Irving. Accommodation at the hotel. 
Accommodation: T Class: Sabica or similar // A Class: Meliá Granada or similar
Day 17: Granada - Valencia
After breakfast at the hotel start driving looking for the Mediterranean coast. Via Murcia, capital of the fertile garden of the Segura river, continue north via Alicante, the second largest city within the region of Valencia. Reach Valencia one of the main capitals of the Mediterranean coast with its modern Arts and Sciences Architectural Complex integrated by six elements: Hemispheric, Umbracle, Science Museum, Oceanographic, Palau de les Arts and Ágora. Valencia is also the home of the internationally well renowned and delicious “Paella”, Accommodation at the hotel. 
Accommodation T and A Class: NH Valencia Las Artes or similar
Day 18: Valencia - Barcelona
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of this bright city including a drive through the old city showing the most prominent buildings, we will then be driven past the old riverbed of the Turia to the most avant-garde complex “Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias” to watch the emblematic exteriors of the six buildings. Early afternoon departure northward all along the Mediterranean coast to Catalunya, via Tarragona, the Roman Tarraco. Reach Barcelona principal Mediterranean city homeland of the famous architect Gaudi symbol of the Catalonian modernism. Accommodation at the hotel. 
Accommodation: T Class: Catalonia Barcelona 505 or similar // A Class: Catalonia Barcelona Plaza or similar
Day 19: Barcelona
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning city tour of Barcelona well known worldwide for the Olympic Games during 1992, drive along the main avenues with impressive modernist buildings by Gaudi such as La Pedrera, Casa Mila, etc. – declared World Heritage buildings. – The Montjuïc Park with spectacular views of the city, Olympic Ring, monument to Columbus and the Olympic Port. Afternoon is for you to keep on discovering this city full attractive offers as well as exquisite and varied gastronomy. Accommodation at the hotel. 
Accommodation: T Class: Catalonia Barcelona 505 or similar // A Class: Catalonia Barcelona Plaza or similar
Day 20: Barcelona
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Breakfast at the hotel. END OF OUR SERVICES
 

Visiting Attractions

  • San Sebastian San Sebastian
  • Zaragoza Zaragoza
  • Santander Santander
  • Castro Urdiales Castro Urdiales
  • Bilbao Bilbao
  • Oviedo Oviedo
  • Covadonga Covadonga
  • Santillana Santillana
  • La Coruna La Coruna
  • Lugo Lugo
  • Santiago de Compostela Santiago de Compostela
  • Vigo Vigo
  • Rias Bajas Rias Bajas
  • Porto Porto
  • Braga Braga
  • Fatima Fatima
  • Coimbra Coimbra
  • Lisbon Lisbon
  • Alcobaça Alcobaça
  • Nazare Nazare
  • Batalha Batalha
  • Cordoba Cordoba
  • Caceres Caceres
  • Seville Seville
  • Granada Granada
  • Valencia Valencia
  • Barcelona Barcelona
  • Madrid Madrid
  • Alfama Alfama
  • Barcelona Olympic Park Barcelona Olympic Park
  • Belem Tower Belem Tower
  • Monument to the Discoveries Monument to the Discoveries
  • Alhambra Palace Alhambra Palace
  • La Pedrera (Casa Mila) La Pedrera (Casa Mila)
  • Seville Cathedral Seville Cathedral
  • Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba
  • Cordoba Jewish Quarter Cordoba Jewish Quarter
  • Barrio Santa Cruz Barrio Santa Cruz
  • Plaza de Espana (Seville) Plaza de Espana (Seville)
  • Parque de Maria Luisa Parque de Maria Luisa
  • Generalife Generalife
  • Columbus Monument Columbus Monument
  • Monastery of Los Jeronimos Monastery of Los Jeronimos
  • Our Lady of Covadonga Our Lady of Covadonga
  • Santiago de Compostela Cathedral Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
  • Plaza del Obradoiro Plaza del Obradoiro
  • Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
  • Old Town Caceres (Ciudad Monumental) Old Town Caceres (Ciudad Monumental)
  • Caceres Plaza Mayor Caceres Plaza Mayor
  • Parc de Montjuic Parc de Montjuic
  • Lisbon Cathedral Lisbon Cathedral
  • Basilica Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar Basilica Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar
  • National Coach Museum National Coach Museum
  • Sanctuary of Fatima Sanctuary of Fatima
  • Batalha Monastery Batalha Monastery
  • Tower of Hercules Tower of Hercules
  • La Toja Island La Toja Island
  • Mount Igueldo Mount Igueldo
  • St. Maria del Naranco Church St. Maria del Naranco Church
  • Alcobaça Monastery Alcobaça Monastery
  • Marquis of Pombal Square Marquis of Pombal Square
  • Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha
  • Porto Cathedral Porto Cathedral
WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

  • Guided city tour with local guides in San Sebasti?n, Santiago, Porto, Lisboa, C?rdoba, Seville, Granada, Valencia and Barcelona
  • Entrance tickets to: Cordoba Mosque, Cathedral of Seville, Alhambra in Granada and the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
  • Duoro cruise and wine tasting in Porto
  • Bilingual tour director throughout the journey (English and Spanish)
  • Transportation in air-conditioned luxury coach
  • 19-night accommodation at selected hotel class
  • Daily breakfast
  • Travel insurance

Package Excludes

  • Lisbon, Porto and Barcelona local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel
  • Other services not specified
Special Notes
    • Cancellation policy:
      - 24 Days or more Prior to Departure Date: 10% penalty;
      - 12-23 Days Prior to Departure Date: 15% penalty;
      - 7-11 Days Prior to Departure Date: 25% penalty;
      - 6 Days or less Prior to Departure Date: 100% penalty.
    • Due to the insurance included on this tour, all bookings must include for each passenger, without exception, the following data at the moment of reservation:
      - Name / Surname / Passport / ID / Nationality
      - Reservations cannot be formalized without providing all the required information.
    •  Please note that 1 regular suitcase and 1 handbag per person is allowed. Any extra luggage is likely to be charged. Luggage handling is responsibility of the customer.
    • Kindly note that it is mandatory to present your passport the day you visit the Alhambra complex.
    • This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs.
    • During the stay in Costa del Sol tour escort service will not be available.
    • Passengers have to go through customs control with their own luggage.
    • Passport details are required at least 72 hours in advance to the tour's departure.
    • Offered two different hotel categories, Superior T or Superior Plus A. Both categories, first-hand selected, guarantee to all our clients a comfortable accommodation with high quality standards. Bear in mind that Superior Plus A tends to be centrally located.   
    • Even though our tours run bilingual, please select the preferred language at time of booking.   
    • This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs.

Cancellation Policy

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Pricing Info

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* Child: 4 to 7 years old.
* Children under 4 years old are free of charge with no seat occupancy on the bus and sharing a twin room with 2 adults (one child per room maximum).
* Prices for Single Occupancy apply when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Prices for Double/Triple Occupancy apply when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Date: 05/13/2020, 09/30/2020; For this departure, Tourist Class Accommodation is not available.
* Triple price does not guarantee a third bed in the room since each room is equipped with two beds. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
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    - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.
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